NetSuite Architect

At CFA Institute, we are advancing the systems that power our global financial and operational workflows, and we’re seeking a Net Suite Architect to lead that transformation. In this role, you’ll serve as the organization’s primary technical authority for our Net Suite ecosystem—designing scalable architectures, optimizing integrations, and shaping solutions that support our most critical business processes. You’ll connect deep technical expertise with strong analytical and architectural skills to deliver robust, high-performing application designs.

If you thrive on solving complex system challenges and building enterprise-grade platforms that drive real operational impact, this is an opportunity to define the future of Net Suite at CFA Institute.

The Net Suite Architect serves as the enterprise’s primary technical authority for the design, integration, and optimization of CFA Institute’s Net Suite ecosystem. This role defines application architecture, ensures platform scalability and stability, and leads solution design for financial, operational, and enterprise workflows. It requires deep technical knowledge combined with strong analytical, architectural, and business process skills in order to design complex application solutions, perform systems integration, conduct gap and requirements analyses, and maintain enterprise architectures.

The position may be based in eligible jurisdictions in the United States and reports to the Net Suite Platform Owner.

• Own the conceptual, logical, and technical architecture for Net Suite and related integrations, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Maintain and evolve architecture artifacts, including future‑state roadmaps, data flows, integration patterns, and governance standards.
• Define enterprise‑wide solution scope for Net Suite enhancements, ensuring compliance with best practices and organizational objectives.
• Design end‑to‑end solutions for complex application and data problems spanning financials, revenue management, procurement, CRM integrations, and reporting.
• Provide hands‑on ownership of the design of application customizations, scripting frameworks, workflow automation, and modular configuration approaches.
• Lead evaluation of technical developments and recommend improvements to enhance application quality, performance, and scalability.
• Conduct and document “as is” and “to be” processes to inform solution strategy and implementation pathways.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in architecture or advanced ERP roles.
• Applied experience designing and implementing Net Suite solutions at enterprise scale.
• Mastery of ERP architecture, Net Suite Suite Cloud development, integration frameworks (REST, SOAP, middleware), and cloud ecosystem patterns.
• Ability to translate user needs into clear, structured requirements and technical specifications.
• Expertise in process modeling, change strategy, and enterprise readiness assessment.
• Skilled in interpreting data trends to support decision‑making and solution optimization.
• Knowledge of access controls, data lifecycle management, and ERP security principles.
• Skilled in build‑vs‑buy evaluation, risk analysis, and ROI articulation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance to non‑technical colleagues or cross‑functional teams.

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position:
Expected salary range: $115,000 - $180,000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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